Deta Surf

Deta Surf is a notebook that integrates files and the web into a user's stream of thought. It emphasizes local storage and openness, offering a way to explore information without leaving the workspace. The tool supports importing various media and resources into organized notebooks, with a focus on the user’s personal data.

The approach centers on user control over data, with data stored on the user’s device and optional online integrations. The product combines browsing-like capabilities with note-taking, aiming to reduce context switching between sources and thoughts.

The system highlights features like citations linked to sources, sketches inside notebooks, and multiple view modes such as a clean sidebar for tabs. It supports dark mode and visual customization, and includes a beta program with ongoing updates and feedback channels. Privacy and openness are recurring themes in the description.

The entry mentions platforms and plans related to local data, open source code, and integration options with language models. It notes Electron as part of its cross-platform capability and references an open beta with planned feature returns and roadmap items.

Use cases

• Users integrate web pages, images, files, and notes into notebooks for researching and writing.
• Users explore and summarize information from videos and PDFs within their notes.